Looking back on all the opening days and league dates over the years since October 2006 (you can too by visiting www.nyctha.us clicking on NEWS and then just scrolling down) two things jump out at me.
First, what a great idea Greg Scoma had when he said we should always take a group photo at the end of the league date to document who had been there that month, and to take lots of photos so as to record the day and thereby create some sort of written record or history. Props to him for that.

But 2nd, and to me more importantly, looking back I see just what a great group of guys we have hosted in the past. Guys who decided to take a Saturday morning and play some table hockey and how many great relationships and friendships resulted from playing a sport most people don't even consider a sport. All the great matches, and conversations, and lunches and post league date dinners across the street. Coney Island is a magical place, even now in 2014. And when you combine table hockey with such a great venue and so many terrific people, well, all I can say is that I am so grateful that Greg and I started this League since it gives me a chance to spend time playing my favorite sport with my favorite people. God Bless The NYCTHA.

is the place to visit if you want to see what our Classic League is like . . .

Simply scroll down the Welcome Page for league dates of the past . . . or click on PHOTO ALBUMS to see our players and venue in action . . . . or you can peruse the history of the league by clicking on NEWS and once again scrolling down.

All this information and these photos (and stats) will give you some idea of what to expect when you come to play in Coney Island at the NYCTHA Classic League.

Before 2014 runs out and it is 2015, here is an update on the NY City Table Hockey Association Classic League.
As you can see on the site,
http://www.nyctha.us

the Classic League looks like a lot of fun--and it is. Thanks to a great venue, excellent games, and most importantly, a friendly group of guys, the Classic League has never been better: it's the best its ever been.

Most of this has to do with what I mentioned above but besides the greatness of the games, the SoHo Table Hockey games are superb and bring out the emotion and action like no other game, it is the enthusiasm of the players this year that makes it all so exciting.

A few of these guys would play 24 hours a day! And coming off a year when we did not have the league to now when there are more options besides the NYCTHA--like the SoHo League for example--this is an element that while you love it when you have it, you want more people to share in it.

I am aware that there are at least 7-9 NY City area players out there who either have played here in the past or who have competed with me in other leagues or tournaments. Now I am not going to ask you to come out but I just want you to know that you are welcome and really, you have no idea what you are missing. There are 3 league dates left, then playoffs in April, and then nothing for six months.

So if you are a player, and you can get to Coney Island on January 10th, I suggest you put aside whatever obstacles that might have prevented you from making the trip and make it in January. Why? Because on your drive home from Coney Island on January 10th you will be kicking yourself for not playing back in October and December.

If you are a new player and have not made it out to Coney Island and have taken the time to read this--all you have to do is email colecojohnny@yahoo.com and you are in. No fees. No dues. Just table hockey, lunch and more table hockey.

Classic Cup Playoffs Saturday April 18th. Visiting players are welcome to play in the round robin and then the knockout round for an extremely valuable prize. If you would like to play, please email me at colecojohnny@yahoo.com